Democrats love acronyms

In White House press releases on upcoming events, the Obama administration has restored a Clinton-era acronym beloved by Democratic political aides.

President Obama is constantly referred to as “POTUS” — short for President of the United States.

First lady Michelle Obama is called “FLOTUS” for First Lady of the United States, although the acronym somehow suggests water pollution.

The acronyms were axed in early days of the Bush Administration. The press office simply referred to No. 43 as “the president” or “President Bush.” “POTUS” was viewed as pompous and suggestive of Clinton excess.

One new White House title has evoked snickers.

Joe Biden is famous as an off-the-reservation politician who will speak whatever is on his mind. He proved it in Seattle last October by predicting that the Obama Administration would be “tested” with a major foreign policy crisis during its first six months in office.

Hence, the title of White House releases on Biden’s schedule has a double meaning: “Daily Guidance for the Vice President.”